Angela Laich

Angela Isabella Laich (born 24 March 1963 in Stuttgart, West Germany) is a sculptor, draughtsperson, and painter, who specialises in figurative sculpture.[1] She was taught by Alfred Hrdlicka and has been a substantial part of significant art exhibitions throughout Germany.

Education

Laich was educated at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart and completed advanced training as a Meisterschüler at Berlin University of the Arts.[1]

During the 1980s she gained practical experiences in Austria,[2] Italy, France and East Germany. Laich further developed her art skills on extensive creative voyages throughout England, Norway, Finland, and Russia.

Exhibitions

  • Permanent exhibition at the Memorial for Victims of Terror, Brandenburg-Görden Prison, Berlin, since 1993[3]
  • Temporary exhibition In Gedenken an Joseph Süß Oppenheimer [In memory of Joseph Süß Oppenheimer], Stuttgart City Hall, 1998–2000[4]
  • Permanent exhibition of the marble sculptures in Märkischer Künstlerhof, Brieselang, since 2000[5]
  • Temporary exhibitions Terra Erotika, Märkischer Künstlerhof, Brieselang, 2007, 2010

Works

Laich works with marble, bronze, soapstone[6] and other materials including wood.[5]

"Hyperion", Krastaler marble, height 200 cm, 1987.[7] On 9 June 1992 the statue "Hyperion" was damaged when its head was cut off and stolen by an unknown person.[8][9] A police investigation did not succeed in finding the perpetrator.[10][11] The creation of "Hyperion" was the result of "three summer's work, from 1985 until 1987" at the Krastal Symposium.[12] Photographic images of the complete statue exist.[13]

"Saint Sebastian", Krastaler marble, height 130 cm, 1993.[14]

"Ein Justizmord in Stuttgart", Ein Triptychon [A juridical murder in Stuttgart – triptych], graphic 50x70 cm 1999.[15]

Graphics for the historian Hellmut G. Haasis's book Joseph Süß Oppenheimer genannt Jud Süß. Finanzier, Freidenker, Justizopfer.[16]

"Joseph Süß Oppenheimer", Ordinario marble, height 230 cm, 1997.[4]

"The Brandenburg Gate", poliurethan, the scale of 1:25, 2004.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b "Vom Steinblock zur Plastik" (PDF). Der Havelländer. 1 June 1999. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
  2. ^ p. 219, 220, http://www.krastal.com/aktuelles/buch40/201chronik.pdf
  3. ^ "Eine Feierstunde für den Helden des Gewissens" [A Memorial for the Hero of Conscience]. Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung. 11 August 1993. Archived from the original on 18 August 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  4. ^ a b Frank Rothfuss, "Späte Ehrung für jüdischen Finanzrat", Stuttgarter Nachrichten, Freitag, 16. Oktober 1998 "Angela Laich - Germany-Germany.ru". Archived from the original on 16 August 2011. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
  5. ^ a b "Stralauer Gondel mit Bärenkopf – Berliner Bärenfreunde e.V."
  6. ^ "Angela Laich".
  7. ^ "Symposion Krastal. Steine-Bilder-Objekte-Phtots", Wiener Sessison, Friedrichstrasse, 12, 1010 Wien, 8.9.1988 BIS 10.10.1988 "Angela Laich - Germany-Germany.ru". Archived from the original on 16 August 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  8. ^ "Hyperion-Kopf abgeschlagen" – Kleine Zeitung, 13 June 1992, "Angela Laich - Germany-Germany.ru". Archived from the original on 16 August 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  9. ^ "Kunstschänder unter uns" – Kleine Zeitung, 1 July 1992 "Angela Laich - Germany-Germany.ru". Archived from the original on 16 August 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  10. ^ p. 8, "Krastaler Symposion: 25 Jahre künstlerische Begegnung im Steinbruch" – Naturstein, Nr. 8, August 1992 "Angela Laich - Germany-Germany.ru". Archived from the original on 16 August 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  11. ^ p. 122, "Bilderstürmer" – Naturstein, Nr. 10, Oktober 1992 "Angela Laich - Germany-Germany.ru". Archived from the original on 16 August 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  12. ^ p. 59, "Bilderstürmer" – Stein, Nr. 10, Oktober 1992 "Angela Laich - Germany-Germany.ru". Archived from the original on 16 August 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  13. ^ "Arbeiten (Auswahl) | Angela Laich - Bildhauerei - Grafik - Plastik". Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 8 June 2010.
  14. ^ Marlies Schneibel, "Leiden in Stein", Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung, 22.04.2002
  15. ^ "haasis:wortgeburten". haasis-wortgeburten.anares.org. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
  16. ^ "Joseph Süß Oppenheimer vulgo "Jud Süß"". zukunft-braucht-erinnerung.de. Archived from the original on 19 June 2010. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
  17. ^ "Berliner Woche", Zeitung für Marzahn, 15 September 2004, Nr. 38-15. Jahrgang "Angela Laich - Germany-Germany.ru". Archived from the original on 16 August 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2010.